as in large
of a size greater than average of its kind
bulky packages might cost more to mail
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Recent Examples of bulky
Hagen, while going through some old trunks, unearthed a bulky package.
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Mark Harris Outkick, FOXNews.com, 14 May 2026
But, while the atoms are cold, the surrounding system operates at room temperature, avoiding the need for bulky and expensive cryogenic infrastructure.
—Karl Freund, Forbes.com, 14 May 2026
Light Materials Even if the scale is on point, heavy, ornate, and dark materials can still make a space feel bulky.
—Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 12 May 2026
Unlike other humidifiers, which have bulky tanks, this one doesn’t come with one.
—Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 11 May 2026
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Mark Harris Outkick, FOXNews.com, 14 May 2026
But, while the atoms are cold, the surrounding system operates at room temperature, avoiding the need for bulky and expensive cryogenic infrastructure.
—Karl Freund, Forbes.com, 14 May 2026
Light Materials Even if the scale is on point, heavy, ornate, and dark materials can still make a space feel bulky.
—Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 12 May 2026
Unlike other humidifiers, which have bulky tanks, this one doesn’t come with one.
—Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 11 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bulky
Adjective
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The current outbreak is already larger than the past two Bundibugyo surges, Roberts said.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
18 May 2026
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This is as important, and as boring, in theory, as picking a fund for your 401(k), yet, improbably, the draft has become one of the largest events on the sporting calendar.—
Dan Greene,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
Adjective
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Steak Pies and Boba (Australia) Costco has a sizable and growing presence down under, and fans are drawn to the chain's unique Australian offerings unavailable elsewhere.—
Joseph Erbentraut,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 May 2026
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Palmer has been a shining success despite this season’s struggles, but frequent injuries have called into question the sizeable transfer fees paid for Lavia and Gittens.—
Liam Twomey,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
Adjective
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Trust develops through a substantial body of online content, including articles, podcasts, videos, and books.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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The unions, which represent locomotive engineers, machinists, signalmen and other train workers, have said more substantial raises were warranted to help workers keep up with inflation and rising living costs.—
Philip Marcelo,
Fortune,
16 May 2026
Adjective
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Beach and poolside accessories have been having all the fun lately, with the return of oversize sunglasses, colorful jelly flip-flop collaborations and larger-than-life beach totes.—
Lauren Fisher,
Footwear News,
19 May 2026
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Lopez turned her recent outfit into a showstopping fashion moment by pairing the skirt with an oversized fur coat.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
PEOPLE,
19 May 2026
Adjective
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The decision to run it back has been met with considerable skepticism — and reasonably so.—
Mike DeFabo,
New York Times,
17 May 2026
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Also, again, the last one also very considerable amount of money on arms sales.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
17 May 2026
Adjective
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Baha Mar, the three-resort complex in Nassau, the Bahamas that opened in stages in 2017/2018 (beginning with the Grand Hyatt and now complete with Rosewood)makes repeat beach weekends actually easy to pull off which is the biggest draw.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 May 2026
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Remaking the world is also a big part of the writer’s job.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 May 2026
Adjective
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It had, in fact, been rejected by all three major networks despite Lear’s handsome pedigree (his previous shows included the unequivocal successes All in the Family and Maude).—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 May 2026
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To top it off, Rousey was able to secure a handsome payday for herself and Carano while also positioning herself to become a promoter and player in the MMA world as one of the faces of MVP MMA.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2026
Adjective
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Though conditions are more acute in Myanmar due to the civil war, experts warn the chokehold on the Strait of Hormuz could also dent rice production across the region – with potentially huge shocks for food security.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
16 May 2026
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Just to switch gears for a second, the 2025-2026 season had some huge roster changes.—
Arushi Jacob,
Variety,
15 May 2026
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“Bulky.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bulky. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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